Porter Mckee, LCSW, LICSW

Porter Mckee is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and depression. He focuses on practical support and steady guidance when daily life feels overwhelming. Porter aims to create a calm space where people can talk through hard feelings and begin to make changes.

He encourages straightforward conversation about what’s causing pain and what small steps feel possible right now. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems repeating, and work toward realistic changes that fit each person's life. Porter pays attention to issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders while also addressing concerns such as guilt, shame, isolation, and control problems.

Porter also helps people navigating separation, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and challenges related to abandonment or attachment. He listens for ways that past hurt affects present choices and offers ways to practice different responses. The goal is to reduce turmoil and increase moments of relief and clarity.

He emphasizes collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Together, he and the client set goals and try manageable steps between sessions. Porter’s approach is steady and practical, aimed at improving daily functioning and emotional balance.

Porter is based in Mississippi and conducts work in English. He does not accept international clients at this time. If you want to learn more, the Start Therapy button begins a short matching questionnaire to get started.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Porter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand patterns and practice new responses. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against daily experience to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Another commonly used method emphasizes gradual exposure to feared memories or situations to lessen post-traumatic stress and panic responses over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Porter works with each person to clarify goals, try different methods, and adjust plans based on what feels helpful. He aims to match techniques to the client’s needs, preferences, and pace rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a workday or between errands. Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate being able to schedule consistent, regular sessions and to apply strategies learned in therapy directly to their everyday routines.